South Mountain Hc
Vauxhall, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315283) · 195 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (908) 688-3400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Mountain Hc has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
South Mountain Hc reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.4%.
South Mountain Hc has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
South Mountain Hc is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Vauxhall, Union County, New Jersey. The facility is certified for 195 beds and had an average daily census of 183.6 residents. It has been federally certified since August 1989 and operates under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, South Mountain Hc holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and quality measure rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 23.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denials have been imposed.
South Mountain Hc is part of the Ocean Healthcare chain, which includes 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the current inspection and rating record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Mountain Hc has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, South Mountain Hc is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and 23.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
South Mountain Hc is certified for 195 beds and had an average daily census of 183.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Ocean Healthcare chain, which includes 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on August 3, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (2/5), staffing (3/5), quality measures (5/5), and an overall composite rating (3/5) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9086883400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9086883400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review South Mountain Hc's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315283?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.